Buying a saddle online without a fit is a risky move — here's how to find the best perch for you

Getting your saddle right makes all the difference, we spoke to an expert to help guide you in the process

image of a bike saddle
The saddle is the "centre of the fit universe", says Andy Pruitt
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Struggling to get comfortable in the saddle? Or planning a new purchase and keen to get it right first time? Choosing the best saddle for you takes a bit of careful thought, and it's not always a process helped by the draw of online shopping.

To help you get it right, we spoke to Dr Andy Pruitt - a bike fit pioneer, and former consultant for Specialized, who works at the CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Boulder, Colorado.

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